The Bunbury Port Authority has opened up access to the Bay in time for winter. The BPA have run a fence along the edge of the road allowing pedestrian access to the beach.
A number of years ago the BPA closed access. They claimed it was as a result of ongoing problems with damage. However even if it hadn't been done then with the current restrictions due to the terorrism laws it would have happened anyway.
I would like to think that the new access is due to a recognistion of surfing but suspect it simply was a result of the cruise ship activity. Regardless of the reason surfers (especially body board groms) no longer have to break the law and dodge security guards and big trucks to get waves.
Undoubtedly this will increase crowds but as a bonus might reduce crowds down at BP. Its still a decent walk so lots of people won't bother.
Goes without saying (hopefully) if you use the path make sure you do the right thing, don't park in the weighbridge (they have put bollards up anyway), keep to the path, take your rubbish home with you and have a go at anyone who doesn't follow the rules.
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